As a child, like many others, I was an obsessive sports fan. But my geeky side soon surfaced and I realized I was much more interested in the statistics and logistics behind competitions. For example, while I may have struggled with algebra and chemical equations, I knew by heart the formula for how many total [...]
Destroy Build Destroy is a new TV show premiering June 20th on Cartoon Network. It features two teams of kids blowing up stuff, building new things out of the remaining parts, and then blowing them up again! And we’re not talking about small-scale explosions here… oh no! Sounds fun doesn’t it? Although I’m not sure [...]
In order to promote their new Warcraft-themed sodas, Mountain Dew released a new commercial featuring two attractive ladies fighting each other in a super-market. Oh sure, this kind of thing happens all the time at my local Ralph’s. Telegenic women prepping for a night in with their Horde or Alliance main by stocking up on [...]
This week, we’re presenting a special edition of Wednesday Geeky Pics in honor of the upcoming Father’s Day holiday, which will be on June 21 this year. Extra geeky points go to these geek dad photographers (or their geeky sons!) for releasing these pictures to the world under a Creative Commons license. If you’re the [...]
If you’re bored by the impersonal voices of your GPS in-car navigation system, there’s a new product for you. TomTom has released an add-on feature to its systems which will replace the default voices with that of Homer Simpson. The voice doesn’t simply read out directions, but adds extra commentary, with one example being “Take [...]
In the following video, biologist Robert Full demonstrate how geckos use their supersticky feet to climb up walls. But high-speed footage reveals that the gecko’s tail harbors perhaps the most surprising talents of all. [Picture source: Flickr (CC)]
Unveiled at Tokyo’s International Food Machinery and Technology Exhibition, this standard FANUC M-430iA robotic arm has a real-looking human hand attached to it, helping it move sushi pieces from one cutting board to another. Is it only me, or does this thing give you the shivers as well?
Captain Picard Day is celebrated on June 16th because it is the equivalent date to Stardate 47457.1, mentioned in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode entitled The Pegasus. In that episode, Captain Picard Day is an occasion for the Enterprise to host schoolchildren and show them what Starfleet is like. Memory Alpha doesn’t specify [...]
Whether long- or short-term follower, you likely know by now that we wear many hats here at [Geeks are Sexy], and running this place is pretty expensive. We help many people earn a living online, and we can do that by selling advertising space on the site. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not writing [...]
By Sterling “Chip” Camden Contributing Writer, [GAS] In the David vs. Goliath battle of the browsers, Opera has always played the part of the mosquito – it preys on both of the major contestants, but it doesn’t eat much (although it has chewed out a nice niche in the mobile browser market). You’ve got to [...]
Palm has “politely” asked a website to block users discussing how to use its latest smartphone to provide internet access to a computer. It’s a sign of how cautious the firm is to avoid upsetting Sprint, with which it has an exclusive carrier deal. The Palm Pre launched earlier this week to generally strong reviews. [...]
An hilarious video showing a guy that goes shopping with a stocking on his head. People are so prejudiced, don’t you agree? :)
